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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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